Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that three sites and two design options have been proposed for the Cedar River bridge, a prospect that drew caution from environmental groups during Adirondack Park Agency review. 

Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that public comment is still sought on recreation maps and plans for public access to Essex Chain of Lakes. 

Reporter Matthew Turner reports that in an audit released Wednesday, the state comptroller’s office has found that the state Olympic Regional Development Authority needs to improve its financial practices. 

Reporter Matthew Turner reports that speculation continues as to what effect Independence Party candidate Matt Doheny will have on the race for New York’s 21st Congressional District. 

Reporter Phil Brown reports that  a state judge has once again ordered Hudson River Rafting Company to stop offering whitewater trips until it replenishes a $50,000 performance bond required by an earlier court order.

Reporter Lohr McKinstry reports that a resident has presented the Town of North Hudson with a petition Monday that would compel a public vote on the town’s pending purchase of the former Frontier Town property. 

The Associated Press reports that officials in New York are enlisting the public’s help in going after invasive species. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that the infestation of Eurasian watermilfoil in Upper Saranac Lake has nearly been eradicated.

Reporter Lohr McKinstry reports that mobile radios for Essex County’s new digital public-safety radio system are now being installed in fire apparatus and ambulances throughout the county.